- India
- November 18, 2024
SC Issues Circular Advising Staff to Wear Masks
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday issued a circular advising its staff to wear masks due to the alarming pollution levels in the national capital. The implementation of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-IV was announced in the city on Sunday after the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the city had plummeted to “severe” pollution levels. “Everyone is, therefore, advised to ensure the…
- India
- November 18, 2024
Brazilian President Lula Welcomes PM Modi at G20 Summit Venue
Rio de Janiero: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the G20 Summit venue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Monday, where he was greeted by Brazilian President Lula da Silva. Upon Pm Modi’s arrival, President da Silva and PM Modi were seen shaking hands and engaging in conversation. Earlier in the day, PM Modi expressed his appreciation for the vibrant display of Indian…
- India
- November 18, 2024
Pregnant Russian Tourist Among 15 Rescued from Sea in Goa Over Weekend
Panaji: Over the weekend, 15 people, including five Russians, were rescued from drowning along the Goa coastline in separate incidents. A pregnant Russian woman was saved off Benaulim Beach in south Goa, while a Russian couple was rescued at Sinquerim Beach in the north. Additionally, a 72-year-old Russian man and a woman were pulled from the sea at Candolim Beach. A spokesperson for…
- India
- November 18, 2024
Delhi Air Pollution: Why Bengaluru and Chennai Have ‘Better’ Air Quality
New Delhi: People in Delhi and its nearby regions are now living under severely poor air quality, with AQI ranging between 367 and 500, raising serious health issues. The Delhi government has imposed several restrictions to curb the pollution besides asking schools to shift to online classes, tweeting office timings wherever required among other steps. Delhi Air Pollution This is one such issue…
- India
- November 18, 2024
‘Left With No Option’: Punjab’s Protesting Farmers Announce March Towards Delhi on December 6
New Delhi: Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha on Monday announced that farmers will march towards Delhi on December 6 while blaming Centre for not holding talks with them over their demands, which include a legal guarantee of MSP for crops. Farmer leaders who took the decision here at a meeting said they were left with no option but to…
- India
- November 18, 2024
Enough is Enough: SC Tells Lawyer Over Comment on Number of Women Judges in Apex Court
New Delhi: “Enough is enough. Don’t mess with the court,” an irked Supreme Court on Monday said after a lawyer claimed that advocates in the Delhi High Court have questioned the lack of adequate representation of women judges in the top court. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan was hearing a batch of pleas seeking 33 per cent reservation of…
- India
- November 18, 2024
Delhi Pollution Crisis: Govt Demands Centre to Take Emergency Measures in North India
New Delhi: Amid worsening air quality in the national capital, Aam Aadmi Party leader and Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday criticised the BJP-led central government for its “inaction” and demanded urgent measures to tackle pollution across North India. Rai highlighted Delhi’s strict implementation of GRAP (Graded Response Action Plan) Stage 4 guidelines while urging the Centre to coordinate efforts with states to…
- India
- November 18, 2024
Woman, minor son strangled to death by husband in Jharkhand: Police
Seraikela: A 23-year-old woman and her toddler son were allegedly strangled to death by her husband in Jharkhand’s Seraikela-Kharsawan district, police said on Monday. The accused’s husband is currently at large following the incident on Sunday night. “We have sent the bodies for post-mortem,” said Bajrang Mahato, officer-in-charge of Chowka police station. Asked about the motive behind the crime, Mahato said investigation was…
- India
- November 18, 2024
Priyanka Vadra Left Red Faced As BJP Flags Waved At Her Roadshow in Nagpur
Nagpur: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was left red-faced while leading a roadshow in Nagpur, Maharashtra as a group of BJP supporters started waving party flags from the rooftop of a building. Priyanka Vadra, flashing a smile, wished them good luck for the upcoming Assembly elections on Wednesday. However, she also made a pointed remark, exuding confidence that the election would be won…
- India
- November 18, 2024
CBI Arrests Ex-Chhattisgarh PSC Chairman for Allegedly Taking Rs 45 Lakh Bribe
New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday arrested Taman Singh Sonwani, former chairman of the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC), and the director of Bajrang Power and Steel in connection with a Rs 45 lakh bribery case. The arrests were made following allegations of corruption in the 2021 CGPSC examination. It has been alleged that this money was taken for…
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